GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
immunenot susceptible or responsive
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
sapthe fluid part of a plant
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
manumitto release from slavery
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)